Ashley Thompson
Dublin
Summary
Skilled Licensed Practical Nurse offering 10+ years of experience in the field. Knowledgeable about assisting with non-invasive procedures and performing respiratory treatments. Strong documentation skills and a firm grasp of compliance requirements. Proficient and caring nursing team member offering over 10 years of patient-facing experience. Addresses patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds.
Diligent nursing professional with demonstrated success in emergency patient care. Agile and responsive to dynamic patient needs and environmental conditions. Team-oriented and reliable with expert healthcare knowledge, clear verbal and written communication skills and sound clinical judgment.
Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Operating Room RN
Carilion New River Valley Medical Center
06.2024 - Current
- Improved surgery efficiency with precise preparation and organization of surgical instruments and equipment.
- Facilitated seamless transitions between phases of perioperative care through clear communication with other healthcare providers.
- Contributed to quality improvement initiatives by analyzing data trends related to adverse events or near misses in the OR setting.
- Provided compassionate preoperative care for patients, addressing their concerns and alleviating anxiety.
- Developed strong relationships with interdisciplinary team members to foster a collaborative work environment.
- Assisted surgeons in complex procedures, anticipating their needs and providing necessary support.
- Ensured optimal patient outcomes, collaborating closely with the surgical team during procedures.
- Participated in continuous professional development opportunities to stay current with industry advancements and improve patient care quality.
- Streamlined communication between surgical team members, ensuring accurate information exchange during critical moments.
- Reduced risk of infection by maintaining a clean and organized operating room environment.
- Enhanced patient safety by meticulously following aseptic techniques and surgical protocols.
- Promoted a culture of safety and continuous improvement by actively participating in staff meetings, debriefings, and educational sessions.
LPN
Carilion New River Valley Medical Center
09.2019 - 06.2020
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers and discharges
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing and interpreted results to diagnose patients
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management
- Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms
- Performed functional assessments for admission and discharge
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives
- Supported physicians during examinations and scans to assist with diagnostic procedures
- Monitored and tracked patient vitals in Epic to keep the team informed of changing conditions
- Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes or oxygen suppliers to effectively manage patient care
- Managed appointment calendar for scans, lab tests, and evaluations
- Made valuable contributions to care-plan development and patient education processes backed by thorough research into client diagnoses
- Collaborated with all team members to assess patient needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions
LPN
Westport Rehabilitation And Nursing Center
05.2015 - 09.2019
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations
- Administered routine medications for my patients
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers and discharges
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing and interpreted results to diagnose patients
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management
- Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms
- Performed functional assessments for admission and discharge
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives
- Supported physicians during examinations and scans to assist with diagnostic procedures
- Managed appointment calendar for scans, lab tests, and evaluations
- Cared for over25 patients geriatric patients each day with quality-driven support
- Made valuable contributions to care-plan development and patient education processes backed by thorough research into client diagnoses
- Collaborated with all members of the medical team to assess patient needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions
INTAKE COORDINATOR/HOME HEALTH LPN
Encompass Home Health
10.2016 - 07.2017
- Supported office staff and operational requirements with administrative tasks
- Organized paperwork such as charts and reports for office and patient needs
- Documented patient medical information, case histories and insurance details to facilitate smooth appointments and payment processing
- Enhanced office productivity by handling high volume of callers per day
- Maintained current and accurate medical records for patients
- Managed master calendar and scheduled appointments for providers based on optimal patient loads and clinician availability
- Completed and filed financial documentation for accounting purposes
- Completed intake assessment forms and filed clients' charts
- Collected, verified, recorded and processed client demographics, insurance payments and referral information
- Worked with clinical and operations teams to facilitate client placement and obtain appropriate services for clients
- Answered phone calls and provided new clients with required paperwork to initiate service
- Communicated with referral sources, physicians and associated staff to check documentation for proper signatures
- Entered referrals into appropriate system based on type of referral obtained
- Interacted with insurance providers to obtain necessary documents to complete registration
- Offered compassionate and attentive guidance to patients during moments of crisis and trauma
- Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions and direct calls to staff
- Received, recorded and addressed incoming and outgoing communication via telephone and email
- Carried out front office duties utilizing data entry skills in framework of medical database
- Organized and maintained patient chart filing system to promote quick data finding for staff
- Organized patient files and streamlined operations to improve efficiency
- Completed administrative patient intakes with case histories, insurance information and mandated forms
- Frequently double-checked patient histories and current information while scheduling follow-ups and other appointments
- Contacted hospitals to confirm patient's medical histories and prevent inaccurate diagnoses and treatments
- Provided physical assessments, medication and chronic disease management to home health patients
- Determined and addresses individual home care needs by completing detailed assessments and reviewing documentation
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions
- Introduced changes to patient care plans based on regular evaluations and patient changes
- Advised and coached patients progressing from hospitals, rehab facilities and other medical organizations to at-home treatment settings
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests
- Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies
- Collaborated with vendors to procure medical equipment, supplies and services
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications
- Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding
- Helped patients complete bathing, dressing and eating
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms
- Supported diagnoses by taking blood samples from patients for laboratory testing
LPN CHARGE NURSE
The Towers Retirement Community
01.2015 - 10.2016
- Delivered direct quality care to patients by evaluating medical conditions and managing and assessing treatments
- Analyzed patient assessments and laboratory data to bring any issues to attention of physicians
- Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes or oxygen suppliers to effectively manage patient care
- Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care skills and explaining conditions and medications
- Updated patient medical records with services provided, health conditions and response to treatment
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests
- Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding and other daily living activities
- Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding
LPN
Commonwealth Primary Care ACO
08.2014 - 06.2015
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management
- Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns
- Supported physicians during examinations and scans to assist with diagnostic procedures
- Managed appointment calendar for scans, lab tests, and evaluations
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing and interpreted results to diagnose patients
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers and discharges
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients
Education
Associates in Nursing - Nursing
New River Community College
Dublin, VA05.2024
LPN Diploma - Nursing
Fortis College
Richmond, VA08.2014
Skills
- Medical Records Management
- Multi-Tasking and Prioritization
- Case Management
- Chronic Disease Management
- Counting Narcotics
- ADLs Assistance
- Tracking Symptoms
- Patient Triaging
- Writing Reports
- Assisting Physicians
- Wound Care
- Patient Assessments
- Transcribing Orders
- Professionalism and ethics
- Equipment operation
- Medical terminology
- Electronic health records navigation
- Quality improvement initiatives
- Continuing education commitment
- Advanced surgical skills
- Infection control practices
- Preoperative care planning
- Sterile field maintenance
- Aseptic technique mastery
- Basic life support
- Critical thinking
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Patient assessment proficiency
- Crisis management expertise
- HIPAA compliance
- Decision-making
- Instrument passing
- Emergency response
- Discharge planning
- EMR software
- Blood transfusion
- Supply preparation
Certification
Certified in BLS/ CPR
Timeline
Operating Room RN
Carilion New River Valley Medical Center
06.2024 - Current
LPN
Carilion New River Valley Medical Center
09.2019 - 06.2020
INTAKE COORDINATOR/HOME HEALTH LPN
Encompass Home Health
10.2016 - 07.2017
LPN
Westport Rehabilitation And Nursing Center
05.2015 - 09.2019
LPN CHARGE NURSE
The Towers Retirement Community
01.2015 - 10.2016
LPN
Commonwealth Primary Care ACO
08.2014 - 06.2015
LPN Diploma - Nursing
Fortis College
Certified in BLS/ CPR
Associates in Nursing - Nursing
New River Community College
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